2nd Verse, Worse than the First!
Day 1,934, 19:33
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by Dogpyle
Opinion
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Some are bigger than others, but in the end (yeah, I went there) they're just opinions.
"Why do you bring this up Dogpyle?" you might be asking.
Well, not too long ago, yours truly left an apparently not too popular opinion in the midst of replies to an article about our egovernment. Now I don't want to go into detail, but a couple of folks got a little bit heated and had some opinions of their own, which I think is great! I then attempted to engage these people to expand upon their opinions (admittedly, a couple of wonderful folks and I carried out some lovely conversations via PM) which they were unable to do. Their opinion was that my opinion was wrong.
The problem with this, and the reason we are having this conversation Dear Reader, is that my opinion was based upon observations of events happening in the game. Events that most of us are probably aware of. Concrete "this is what happened" events. Their opinions were based on "you are wrong". They hinted and alluded to game mechanics and rules, but never came up with any "hard" evidence.
That's all well and good, I've got thick skin. What really gets me though, was how adamant they became that I was wrong, that I was just a stupid noob and I wasn't worth their time to actually point me to the rules and regulations that made my opinion invalid. Is this really how we want to treat newcomers? I'd guess retention rates are low enough that we don't need to drive fresh blood away before they even get a foot in the door. Who knows, that noob just may be the next POTUS if you give them half a chance, or maybe even the first person to unite the world (which would suck, cause I like to do me some fightin').
So what's my point? Aw hell, I don't know, I guess my point is that opinions are great, and dissenting opinions are great as well. But there is no need to belittle anybody in the process. If you think somebody is wrong, tell 'em why. Don't beat around the bush and hem and haw, just lay out some facts. You might even change their opinion in the process.
Pic of a hot chick for making you read all that BS
"Reviews"
All right, here's the reason I brought you all here in the first place; the eRep newsie review.
Let's start with our brand new POTUS:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/v-for-victory-update-on-russia-and-mu-survey-2224651/1/20
Love 'im or hate 'im, the guy can write. Nice article Prez.
She's fingerbangin goo
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-fed-fingerguns-for-party-president-2224370/1/20
This is how to run for PP people. Whether or not she's in your party, this is a good read.
One trick, but it's a good one:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-enn-yesterday-rsquo-s-news-d-1933-2224173/1/20
Stay up to date with Weasel2. Easy to read and he's got a hot chick.
The Butcher almost always has a good interview:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/interview-with-a-famous-amp-congressperson-2224492/1/20
See what Black Baroness has to say.
She doesn't need to be half naked to be hot.
Stay classy, eRep!
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Some are bigger than others, but in the end (yeah, I went there) they're just opinions.
"Why do you bring this up Dogpyle?" you might be asking.
Well, not too long ago, yours truly left an apparently not too popular opinion in the midst of replies to an article about our egovernment. Now I don't want to go into detail, but a couple of folks got a little bit heated and had some opinions of their own, which I think is great! I then attempted to engage these people to expand upon their opinions (admittedly, a couple of wonderful folks and I carried out some lovely conversations via PM) which they were unable to do. Their opinion was that my opinion was wrong.
The problem with this, and the reason we are having this conversation Dear Reader, is that my opinion was based upon observations of events happening in the game. Events that most of us are probably aware of. Concrete "this is what happened" events. Their opinions were based on "you are wrong". They hinted and alluded to game mechanics and rules, but never came up with any "hard" evidence.
That's all well and good, I've got thick skin. What really gets me though, was how adamant they became that I was wrong, that I was just a stupid noob and I wasn't worth their time to actually point me to the rules and regulations that made my opinion invalid. Is this really how we want to treat newcomers? I'd guess retention rates are low enough that we don't need to drive fresh blood away before they even get a foot in the door. Who knows, that noob just may be the next POTUS if you give them half a chance, or maybe even the first person to unite the world (which would suck, cause I like to do me some fightin').
So what's my point? Aw hell, I don't know, I guess my point is that opinions are great, and dissenting opinions are great as well. But there is no need to belittle anybody in the process. If you think somebody is wrong, tell 'em why. Don't beat around the bush and hem and haw, just lay out some facts. You might even change their opinion in the process.
Pic of a hot chick for making you read all that BS
"Reviews"
All right, here's the reason I brought you all here in the first place; the eRep newsie review.
Let's start with our brand new POTUS:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/v-for-victory-update-on-russia-and-mu-survey-2224651/1/20
Love 'im or hate 'im, the guy can write. Nice article Prez.
She's fingerbangin goo
😛
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-fed-fingerguns-for-party-president-2224370/1/20
This is how to run for PP people. Whether or not she's in your party, this is a good read.
One trick, but it's a good one:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-enn-yesterday-rsquo-s-news-d-1933-2224173/1/20
Stay up to date with Weasel2. Easy to read and he's got a hot chick.
The Butcher almost always has a good interview:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/interview-with-a-famous-amp-congressperson-2224492/1/20
See what Black Baroness has to say.
She doesn't need to be half naked to be hot.
Stay classy, eRep!
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Voted. For Vanity!
Just come to Canada.. When we aren't Spain.. and have a congress to accept new people..
"When we aren't Spain..." I truly lol'd.
I'll bet those Spanish Canadians are even worse than the French Canadians.
Very good and true article.
The complaints expressed here are just the tip of the Ice Burg....
This is why I just keep my mouth shut. Maybe I should start speaking up...
By the way. Charlize = Yummy.
Until citizens such as yourself speak up nothing will change, so don't just speak up; ask questions -lots and lots of questions....
I like this, voted.
Voted. If you want to tell someone they are wrong, you do it with facts, not insults.
Agreed. Even if you're right and everyone knows it, back up your opinion with links and references. You never know what noob just stepped through the door.
And if its a heated issue with many on both sides, all the more reason!
V'd
I wish the article review section came first and then the opinion piece. Hot is hot.
Seeing as how I am always interested in other people's opinions, I'll give that a try next issue. The "reviews" kind of get lost at the bottom, don't they?
this is possible? if so, DO IT. if for no other reason for being different noone does that
I am always (ok, almost always) looking to improve. If there is a possible way to do it better, then why not try it?
Oh look! A decent article and from a guy belonging to the same party as I do!
Voted. Like I said in my PP campaign article, I can accept respectful disagreement, but trolling and insults has been a practice among some people.
Opinions should always be based on facts.
Either ways, this article deserves to be shouted and voted.
Voted and subbed.
I'm not just voting this up because Dogpyle is the guy. It's also a Curraheeee!!! thing.